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Mental Health: Here are 5 special films for kids!

RTÉ Kids present 5 shorts films from 5 Irish animation studios looking at how mental health and other issues affect children today.

You can stream them all on RTÉ Player now!

These short animations look at everything from separation anxiety, to staying true to yourself to looking at how a little bit of support from a friend can make all the difference to a child.

The Presenter

When Niamh, a shy production assistant at a news channel, is pulled up on stage to present the evening news, things take an unexpected turn...

Starring voice actor Alison Oliver known for Conversations with Friends. The film was produced by Cardel Entertainment.

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Better Weather

Better Weather offers a relatable, slice-of-life look at one family's struggles and the hope that can be found in the most troubling times. It was produced by Alt Animation.

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Hugo Lets Go

When a clingy young sloth is put in a new setting and moves school, it's only after he makes a new friend that he eventually finds the courage to let go. Hugo Let's Go is from Flickerpix.

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Navigating the Rough Seas

Difficult emotions stir in a child so they retreat inside themselves and encounter a magical music man who helps them deal with their feelings by taking time out and remembering to breathe! Produced by Studio 9.

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True Hue

True Hue is a heartfelt short about 3 children who cross paths in a playground and learn that real friendship is made by showing their true colours. Giant Animation produced the film.

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RTÉ Young People's Department would like to thank the amazing Irish animation companies for their work in highlight the issues raised in these short films.